That is a lot of clarification for nothing; if anything, Fingon is more suspicious than ever. But the facts of this conversation haven't changed.

"Of course," he agrees, and lets the issue pass. "This has been grueling for us both."

Despite... everything, it's tempting to grab Maedhros now, shake him, demand he never leaves Fingon's sight again. Loving Maedhros is easy as breathing, seeking comfort from him natural as looking for warmth from the sun.

All the same, he can't. Not now, at least.

"I think I must be alone for now," he shakes his head. "For a little while. I need to think."

And also he's going to not pay much attention to the gems and end up in Undine by accident, and I reasonably think Maedhros would have prevented that.